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COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS Tuesday, January 24, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF HONORARY DOCTORATE
PROPOSED BOARD ACTION
Approve the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate on Mr. Robert (Bobby) Campbell.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Office of the Provost recommends that Florida Atlantic University award an honorary doctorate to
Mr. Robert (Bobby) Campbell for both his outstanding achievement in his field as well as for his
dedication to FAU students. In addition to the support from Dean Gropper of the College of Business,
the University Faculty Senate’s Honors and Awards Committee has reviewed the nomination and
unanimously recommends that we grant this honor.
Mr. Campbell is a leader in the business community, and he and his family are champions of
educational and children’s issues in the state and region. As a result of his dedication to our students,
our university is poised to launch one of the nation’s most innovative student success complexes.
This facility, the Bobby and Barbara Campbell Academic Success Center, will provide student-athletes
with a comprehensive academic support program, which will include tutors, career guidance,
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computing resources, and study space for our students who participate in our NCAA athletics
programs.
The recommendation to award the honorary doctorate is based on the university’s obligation to
recognize individuals who have contributed in significant ways to the advancement of programs at
FAU (University Policy 2.3). Mr. Campbell’s direct support for our students who participate in athletics
programs has already advanced our university to the national stage. We have been able to recruit high
profile individuals to join our institution as we pursue, with unbridled ambition, the aspiration to
become the fastest improving university in the nation.
Without the resources for our student-athletes’ academic services, we would not be able to provide
competitive resources and adequate levels of support to our students. For these reasons and the clear
examples of achievement that are included in this nomination document, the Office of the Provost asks
that you recommend approval to award Mr. Campbell an honorary doctorate.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN/DATE
If approved, this Honorary Doctorate will be conferred at a future commencement ceremony.
FISCAL
IMPLICATIONS N/A.
Supporting Documentation: Nomination materials and letters.
Presented by: Dr. Gary W. Perry Phone: 561-297-3062
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Robert B. Campbell entered the shoe industry as a salesman with the Kinney Shoe Company and moved
up the ranks, eventually founding BBC International, which has become one of the leading children’s and
athletic footwear design and sourcing companies in the world. It is positioned as the only children’s
footwear company servicing all levels of distribution, from mass retailers to department stores, specialty
stores and independent stores across a strong array of brands. BBC currently holds over 20 licenses for
nationally and internationally recognized brands.
Campbell serves on the board of trustees for the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, the Board of
Directors for the Boca Raton Historical Society, and the ARC of Palm Beach County. He also serves on the
boards of Little Flower Children and Family Services and the American Heart Association and on the
president’s council at Memorial Sloan-Kettering cancer research center. He’s on the Executive Boards of
the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) and the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and was
a past president of both organizations.
Campbell’s industry recognitions include being honored by ACE, a nonprofit that supports the homeless,
Little Flower’s Monsignor John T. Fagan Humanitarian Award, Two Ten Foundation’s T-Kenyon Holly
Award and its Lifetime Achievement Award, Footwear News’ Icon Award, the Boca Raton Rotary Club’s
Opal Award and the Biggest Heart Award at the 2013 Men with Caring Hearts Awards benefiting the
Florence Fuller Child Development Center. In 2003, he was elected into the Footwear Industry Hall of
Fame.
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Robert B. Campbell Chairman / CEO
Strategic foresight, innovation, unique design, quality, and dedication to satisfying the needs of our customers are words we have lived by since our inception in 1975. It is the foundation of who we are at BBC.
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Robert Campbell:Chairman / CEO
Robert Campbell is the founder and CEO of BBC Inter- national. He is listed in footwear's top 100 "Power Players" for having built the leading Children's footwear company in the industry. Bob is a true visionary who has always been an industry leader. Through his tenure as Founder and CEO, he has brought a myriad of new inno- vations to market, most notably the introduction of the "Lights" phenomena into kid's shoes. He was also the first to recognize the value proposition licensing would play in the footwear industry. BBC began with Smurf's and today holds many of the world’s strongest entertainment properties. He has kept BBC at the forefront of the industry through innovation and diversity in product offerings to service the full range of customer needs from boutiques to mass merchants. With foresight to identify a need for diversification that would strengthen the BBC portfolio, he secured partnerships with Ralph Lauren, Reebok, and more. It is Bob’s leadership and vision that has forged the global business strategy for BBC International.
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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) will honor footwear giant BBC
International LLC with Company of the Year honors at the 38th Annual American
Image Awards on May 24 in New York City.
BBC International LLC is a leading full-service footwear company specializing in
sourcing, design and technology within global footwear market. The company’s brand
portfolio includes Charles Jourdan, Robert Wayne and the children’s extensions of
Cole Haan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Teva and more. The Company of the Year award will be
accepted by Robert (Bobby) Campbell, BBC International chairman and founding
member.
Other honorees include menswear designer Joseph Abboud, designer Christian
Siriano and Shinola Detroit. Fashion icon and businesswoman Iris Apfel, the subject of
the 2014 documentary Iris, will be honored with AAFA’s Fashion Maverick award.
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The AAFA American Image Awards honors individuals and companies who have
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the industry from design through creativity, to business and marketing achievements.
We’re so proud to recognize their successful contributions.”
For the second consecutive year, the awards will benefit Mercy Ships, a global
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Robert Campbell: From Pittsburgh Boy To Boca’s Go-To Shoe Guy
By: Quezia Salgado
The Shoe Industry is made up of hundreds of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Among them, BBC International stands out as a prominent footwear sourcing agent, representing the largest providers and specialty brands in the world, for more than 30 years. This long history of success is undoubtedly due to the hard work and efforts of BBC’s incredible team, but none of it would have been possible without the boldness of its CEO and founder Robert B. Campbell. On a recent interview with Mr. Campbell, the Boca Tribune was able to find out a bit more about this incredible man, who has made such a difference in the community.
As a child, growing up in Pittsburgh with his mother and three sisters, the idea of owning a multi-million dollar company, was far from Robert’s mind. For six years, they lived in the attic of his grandmother’s house, while his mother worked at his grandpa’s bakery – the same bakery where Robert started working at the age of 9. “My mother did nothing but work hard; she was amazing and taught us all about respect and ethics, and raised us in a good Christian family.” Despite their humble beginnings, Robert says his family never knew the word “poor”; they never thought of themselves as poor, “We always knew we were a lucky and happy family”.
After his mother remarried, Robert and his family moved to Detroit when he was 15 years old. There Mr. Campbell attended Cass Tech High School, which was rated the country’s #1 tech school at the time. At Cass Tech, Robert was involved with music and athletics, playing in the concert band and football team. During his junior year he started working part-time at a local Kinney Shoe store, where his career started. Robert made $35 that first week, but his true goal was to make $100, “I never had a goal about being rich because I thought I was rich; making $100 a week at 16 years old, I thought that was the greatest thing in the world.” Robert was quickly promoted to store manager, and later regional buyer and started traveling all over the States doing special buys for Kinney. By 1963 Bob became a buyer for F.W. Woolworth, which was Kinney’s parent company at the time; there he worked for 9 years, traveling the world as the Developing Director of Footwear.
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The bureaucracy of big companies became too stressful for Robert, so in 1975 he founded BBC International. He started by himself, with only one secretary, and a few good people who were a great help in encouraging Bob, and are considered mentors to him. One of those was Cam Anderson – founder of Footlocker – “I worked directly with him in Chicago and every time I needed help with anything he was there for me.” Another one of Bob’s mentors was Harvey Levy, from Pagoda International, “…he was my competitor, but he said: ‘If you need any help, let me know.’”
Although Robert never had a life plan he always knew that if he focused on something and worked hard at it, he would be successful: “My only ambition was to work hard, get ahead, and I knew it would pay off; I just always felt confident about that; I was never afraid of failure.” This same confidence is what makes Mr. Campbell such an important part of the Boca community. For many years, he has been involved in several charities and organizations, among which is the Boca Historical Society and Museum – the official organizer of the Bacchanal Wine & Food Festival. Robert has attended the festival every year since its inception, 12 years ago, and for 2014 he was named Honorary Chair of the event, “I think the Bacchanal does fabulous things for the town, and what I like most is that it’s a local event, it stays within the community.” Those interested in attending the Bacchanal have to go through the Boca Historical Society to purchase tickets, and should hurry because this year’s promises to be one for the memories.
With such a record of achievements, not to mention all the awards received for his charity contributions, Robert Campbell’s example is one worth imitating. From a young kid working at a bakery, to multi-millionaire business owner, Robert’s life is a demonstration of what someone can accomplish if they work hard and remain humble and grateful. His advice to young entrepreneurs is simply: “Work hard, have a goal, and don’t complain!” At 76 years old, Mr. Campbell’s energy and passion for his work remain unchanged; he is undoubtedly a living legend, whose legacy will live on for years to come.
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back is the part of success he savors most.
Inspired by his own humble background,
Bob Campbell has made philanthropy a
personal passion throughout his long
career. “I’ve done very well for myself and I
have a great life, but my success means
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“There are so many organizations out there and so much need, and you can’t
support them all. But if they pertain to children, I’ll always listen,” he said. “I didn’t
have much growing up and I never even knew there were organizations out there to
help. So, if I can help other struggling, disadvantaged kids get the opportunities I
never had, I’m happy.”
For more than 20 years, Campbell has worked with New York’s Little Flower
organization, which provides safety and care for abused, neglected and abandoned
children. Last year he was honored with the agency’s inaugural Monsignor John T.
Fagan Humanitarian Award.
In December, he also won Footwear News’ Icon Award for Social Impact.
Campbell is a longtime supporter of the Arc of Palm Beach County, a nonprofit
dedicated to improving the lives of kids with developmental disabilities such as
cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Michael Papa, executive director of The Arc,
described Campbell as an “invaluable ally” who rallies his network of friends and
colleagues to lend their support.
Much of Campbell’s philanthropic work is focused in Boca Raton, Fla., BBC’s
corporate headquarters. He is an active benefactor of local organizations such as the
Boca Raton Historical Society, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and The Louis & Anne
Green Memory & Wellness Center at Florida Atlantic University.
In February, Boca Raton’s Lynn University broke ground on the future Bobby
Campbell Stadium, which will be home to the school’s men’s and women’s soccer
teams. Campbell, who never attended college but has affectionately dubbed Lynn his
“alma mater,” donated $1.2 million for construction of the facility.
Kevin Ross, Lynn’s president, said Campbell’s gift will significantly elevate the
university’s athletics program. “Our soccer teams will now have a facility worthy of
their eight national championship titles,” Ross said.
In April, Campbell was honored by the Boca Raton-based Florence Fuller Child
Development Centers with its 2013 “Biggest Heart” award. Impressed by the work
being done by the nonprofit, Campbell and his BBC staff now plan to volunteer their
time at the centers, teaching kids about making shoes. “We are so excited about this
and believe our children will benefit immensely,” said Ellyn Okrent, CEO of Florence
Fuller.
Shoe industry charities also have been a key focus for the CEO. He is part of the
executive team behind the Footwear Association Charity Event, an annual golf
tournament to benefit underprivileged kids in China.
In addition, he has been a supporter of Two Ten Footwear Foundation for more than
four decades, receiving the organization’s first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
“We don’t have enough awards or moments to celebrate just how special Bob is to
us,” said Two Ten President Neal Newman. “He is the conscience and heart of Two
Ten. [It’s obvious] how important the organization is to him on both a professional
and personal level. He appreciates our industry’s compassion for our workforce and
Two Ten’s mission to help our own in times of pressing need.”
Campbell credits Two Ten with initially sparking his interest in philanthropy. “Two
Ten was my first experience with a charity, and I was so inspired by the great work
they were doing. I wasn’t in a position to give at the time, but it motivated me, gave
me something to aspire to,” he said. “Now that I have a successful company, it feels
really good to be able to help others in need. It truly is a passion for me.”
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Sequential Brands Group Announces Global Licensing Partnership with BBC for Heelys FootwearLOS ANGELES, December 20, 2012 - Sequential Brands Group (OTC: SQBG) ("Sequential" or the "Company") announced today that it entered into an exclusive, long-term global license agreement (the "License") with BBC International LLC ("BBC") for Heelys footwear. BBC is a leading global kids' footwear organization with several other licenses including Polo Ralph Lauren, Warner Brothers and Disney.
Earlier this month, Sequential announced that an agreement and plan of merger was entered into with Heelys, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLYS), pursuant to which Sequential will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Heelys for $2.25 per share in cash, or approximately $63.2 million. The License between Sequential and BBC will begin upon closing of the merger.
"BBC International's successful history and laser focus on branded children's footwear and the skate market makes them the ideal partner for Sequential and the Heelys brand," commented Sequential's CEO, Yehuda Shmidman. "BBC's Founder, Bobby Campbell, and his team have a strong passion for the Heelys brand, and we look forward to growing the business with them around the world."
"We are excited about working with the current customers and expanding both the distribution and the new product assortment. We look forward to the partnership with Sequential Brands on the Heelys
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business and have many ideas on how to build the brand both domestically and internationally," said BBC Founder and Managing Member, Bobby Campbell.
Founded in 1999, Heelys has been a breakout success in the world of action sports among children and teens with its innovative wheeled footwear. Heelys core product, Heelys-wheeled footwear, is patented dual purpose footwear that incorporates a stealth, removable wheel in the heel.
About Sequential Brands GroupSequential Brands Group, Inc. (OTC:SQBG) owns, promotes, markets, and licenses a portfolio of consumer brands that presently include William Rast®, People's Liberation® and DVS® Action Sports. Sequential ensures that its brands continue to thrive and grow by employing strong brand management, design and marketing teams. Sequential has licensed and intends to license its brands in a variety of consumer categories to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the United States and in certain international territories. For more information, please visit Sequential's corporate website at: www.sequentialbrandsgroup.com.
About BBC International, LLC BBC International, a major footwear firm in the industry, was founded in 1975 by Chairman Robert Campbell. The company is the leading children's and skate footwear designer and marketer globally. BBC leads the kid's footwear marketplace with creative design and advanced technology. They have secured many long-term, internationally recognized children's licenses such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Sam Edelman, Guess, Born, OSIRUS and entertainment brands such as Marvel. Their ability to service all levels of quality fashion and distribution from department stores to mass market is the key to their success in the children's arena. For more information, please visit BBC's corporate website at: www.bbcint.com
Foward-Looking StatementsExcept for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are inherently unreliable and actual results may differ materially. Examples of forward-looking statements in this
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news release include statements regarding the Company's plans to grow its current brands, and its plans to execute on its pipeline of accretive acquisitions. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include the Company's ability to identify and acquire brands, the Company's ability to license new and existing brands to third party retailers, distributors and manufacturers on terms acceptable to the Company, the Company's ability to develop and maintain strategic business relationships for its brands, the impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, the adequacy of the Company's liquidity and financial strength to support its growth, and other information that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Seth’s father, Bob Campbell, the founder and CEO of BBC International
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“My dad was always on the road,” said the younger Campbell. “I guess some kids
would be sad if their father missed their birthdays or sporting events, but I
always felt mine was doing this crazy, exciting job. He’d call and say, ‘I’m in China,’ or ‘I’m in Vietnam.’ I always wanted to do the same thing.”
Now he is.
The 31-year-old is VP of international sales at BBC, a job that had him cramming in
trips to Japan, China and Hong Kong in just eight days last month. It’s a grinding
pace that puts him, much like his father, on the road more than 100 days a year. And
after two years at the company, his travels are already paying off — he recently
secured deals in mainland China, found a partner in India for BBC’s Polo Ralph
Lauren business and a new company to work with in Canada.
It’s common for children to follow their parents into the footwear industry, but
Campbell showed an interest in it — and a knack for it — early on. Growing up, he
tested samples of kids’ sneakers his father made, becoming one of the first children
in the neighborhood to wear shoes with lights. He also accompanied his dad on trips
to visit factories in China.
Later, as a student at New York University, Campbell put all that shoemaking
knowledge to the test: He and then-partner Nick Cohen launched a line of super-
blinged-out sneakers called Upper Echelon Shoes. That collection, priced from $200
to $400 for men’s and women’s styles, featured snakeskin, metal studs and 18K
gold-chain shoelaces. In 2010, Steve Madden bought a 50 percent stake in the label.
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Two years later, Campbell went to Ars Sutoria in Milan to study pattern-making and
design. Soon after, an oppor-tunity to work alongside his father presented itself. Bob
Campbell, tapping into his son’s love of global travel and his impressive list of
personal contacts, offered him a full-time job at BBC.
The goal was simple: for Seth Campbell to shadow Al Kishfy, who manages the firm’s
international business, which spans more than 120 countries.
“He’s bringing a lot to the table in terms of young, innovative thinking,” said
Bob Campbell. “We have big plans for him. Right now, he’s working with Al on building our international business. He’s traveling all over and building great
relationships. We had almost no business in Japan, but Seth has helped us break into that market.”
The one-two punch of the Campbells, along with BBC’s other top managers, is
proving to be a successful way to aggressively grow the company. The executives
are pushing deeper into international territory, investing more heavily in building a
portfolio of owned brands — from Charles Jourdan and Feiyue to FishFlops
(http://footwearnews.com/2015/business/mergers-acquisitions/fish-flops-makes-
big-catch-with-bbc-6932/) — as well as cementing their dominance in licensed
children’s footwear.
Amid the growth, Seth Campbell said he is absorbing every part of the business so
that one day, when he’s ready, he can help lead the company.
Until then, he is still admiring his dad’s drive.
“There is no harderworking person in the world,” said Seth Campbell. “He believes in good business ethics, and that’s why BBC has been able to be what
it is for 40 years.”
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Boca shoe industry exec gives FAU $5 million to help build athletic/academic complex
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APRIL 2, 2016, 8:43 PM
$5 million gift for Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and
Athletic Excellence was announced Saturday, bringing the money raised for the construction
to $28 million.
The gift from Bobby Campbell, a shoe industry executive, and his wife, Barbara, both of Boca Raton,
means a 12,000-square-foot academic success center within the complex will bear the couple's
names.
"It's wonderful to have Bobby Campbell support our effort to build one of America's most innovative
student complexes," FAU President John Kelly said. "Our university is a rising star, and I believe
promising student-athletes understand that coming to FAU will give them a great opportunity to
push their ambitions to the highest level."
The Bobby and Barbara Campbell Academic Success Center will provide FAU student-athletes with a
comprehensive support program. The center will include nine tutor suites, a career center, computer
laboratories and two study hall rooms.
"I'm thrilled to be part of making this state-of-the-art facility a reality at FAU," said Bobby Campbell,
who rose through the ranks at Kinney Shoe Co. and eventually founded BBC International in 1975. "I
have always championed educational and children's issues and am proud to support the center that
will help ensure FAU student-athletes' academic success."
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The Schmidt family provided the initial $16 million gift for the complex, which will be located next to
the FAU stadium. That gift, given in December 2014, is the largest single gift in the university's
history, according to university officials. The total project is expected to cost $45 million to $50
million.
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Lynn announces gift to help build Bobby Campbell stadium
The Fighting Knights soccer program has garnered a total of seven national championships
Published Jun. 13, 2012
Lynn University’s soccer team will soon have a stadium worthy of their seven national championships thanks to the generosity of Robert (“Bobby”) Campbell of Boca Raton, Fla. who provided the school with a gift of $1.2 million for construction of the new stadium.
The Fighting Knights soccer program has garnered a total of seven national championships for the men’s and women’s teams. Most recently, in 2011, the men’s team competed in the NCAA National Championship. This stadium also allows Lynn to expand the athletic offerings to include Lacrosse. Campbell's gift adds to the $1.2 million already donated, including an anonymous gift of $1 million. The university continues to raise funds for this project, which is expected to cost $2.6 million.
“I am very involved in the Boca Raton community and this project is an exciting one for both me and for the community,” said Campbell. “I love sports and thought this would be a good opportunity to help the university become better known nationally and internationally for a strong and important sport such as soccer. I feel proud to be a part of this project.”
As a young man working for Kinney Shoes, Campbell had a vision to become an entrepreneur and start his own business. Now his company, BBC International, with corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, is one of the leading children’s and athletic footwear design and sourcing companies in the world.
Campbell serves on the boards of the Boca Raton Historical Society, the ARC of Palm Beach County and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. He is past president and currently serves on the executive board of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the American Heart Association and on the president’s council for Sloan Kettering.
In May he was awarded the Monsignor John. T. Fagan Humanitarian Award by Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York, which supports disadvantaged children, families and the developmentally
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disabled. In 2011, he was honored for his humanitarian efforts by Ace, an organization that supports the homeless.
“Bobby Campbell stadium will be a game changer for our championship athletics program at Lynn,” Lynn University President Kevin M. Ross said. “With 19 national championships, we've always had extremely accomplished student-athletes and dedicated coaches and staff. Now, thanks to Bobby, we'll have an outstanding and intimate venue for our campus and community to experience our Fighting Knights under the lights.”
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